Black and Blue: One Woman's Story of Policing and Prejudice
by Parm Sandhu and Stuart Prebble
Narrated by Parm Sandhu
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Pub Date 8 Jul 2021 | Archive Date 7 Jul 2021
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Description
One woman's story of policing and prejudice.
At the point of her retirement from the Metropolitan Police Service in 2019, Parm Sandhu was the most senior BAME woman in the capital's police force. She was also the only non-white female to have been promoted through the ranks from constable to chief superintendent in the Met's history.
In this enthralling memoir, Parm chronicles her journey from life in Birmingham as the fourth child of Punjab immigrants to the upper echelons of the Met. Forced into an abusive arranged marriage aged 16, Parm escaped to London with her newborn son and joined the police. During her 30-year career, Parm worked in everything from crime prevention to counter-terrorism, as well as police corruption. However, Parm's time on the force was chequered throughout with incidents of racial and gender discrimination. Black and Blue tells her shocking story and of her quest for justice.
Advance Praise
Parm Sandhu's story is an inspiration to anyone who has found themselves struggling against adversity. It's also a page-turner which everyone who cares about policing and justice in Britain should read. -- Meera Syal
A captivating exhibition of courage and conviction, Sandhu's story is an inspiration for those facing prejudice and a revelation for those in the dark. -- David Lammy MP
A brilliant book full of nail-biting tension and shocking statistics that make it hard to put down. It made me simultaneously angry and tearful. Parm's story leaps off the page and makes you want to walk every step of the way with her, to be her friend, to stand shoulder to shoulder with her. -- Andi Oliver
Black and Blue is a profoundly moving account of life as a senior police officer. It is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand our police service. -- Rob Rinder
Available Editions
| EDITION | Audiobook, Unabridged |
| ISBN | 9781004049530 |
| PRICE | £14.87 (GBP) |
| DURATION | 8 Hours, 21 Minutes |
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